Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Phase 2 draft priorities and measures
We need your help to develop a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for County Durham to help conserve our important habitats and species.
The LNRS will support and protect the diverse range of landscapes and wildlife we have in our beautiful county. It will identify our current priorities for nature and help direct resources to those identified habitats and species. It will be updated on a regular basis and priorities may change in the future.
The work taking place
With your help, we are in the process of creating the following for the strategy:
- A local habitat map identifying the most valuable existing wildlife areas and also a map of areas that could be used for creating or improving habitats for nature in the future.
- A statement of biodiversity priorities which will detail the habitats and species which are the most important for the county and include the opportunities, priorities and measures for nature recovery.
Have your say
- Provide your comments online.
- Ask for a printed copy of the information from one of our libraries or customer access points.
The closing date for comments is 3 April 2025.
Email letstalkcountydurham@durham.gov.uk if you would like the information in an alternative format.
Phases
What and where are the special habitats and species in County Durham?
In the first phase of engagement, we wanted you to tell us about your experiences of nature in County Durham, what you think the priorities for nature recovery should be and what are the most important ways to support nature recovery? We also wanted to know which areas of the county you think are valuable for existing wildlife, or where there are opportunities to enhance or create new wildlife spaces.
Thank you to everyone who responded to the survey. We also carried out activities in primary and secondary schools, and held sessions with conservation groups, farmers and landowners. The information gathered has helped us understand which habitats and species groups we should focus on, and how to improve wildlife habitats.